Medicinal Plants and Fungi: Recent Advances in Research and Development

Examines the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, specifically focusing on the herb Centella asiatica for treating Alzheimer’s disease. It begins by outlining the pathophysiology of dementia, detailing how factors like amyloid beta deposition, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation lead to cognitive decline. The authors identify the primary active compounds in the plant, such as asiatic acid and asiaticoside, which contribute to its neuroprotective properties. Research suggests that these extracts may enhance learning and memory by modulating neurotransmitters and stimulating neuronal regeneration through pathways like CREB activation. Ultimately, the text highlights the plant's role in Ayurvedic medicine as a "brain tonic" capable of mitigating the cellular damage associated with neurodegenerative disorders. This comprehensive review serves as a reference for the ongoing research and development of botanical treatments for mental health ailments.Get the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Medicinal-Plants-Fungi-Advances-Development/dp/9811059772?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=f51aa307ae5180c46d060ce12cabd891&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/pharmacy_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/